Snowbank Campground
Open for the 2026 season. The campground operates from mid-May through late September. Reservations available through Recreation.gov; some sites available first-come, first-served.
Flood Watch issued September 18 at 11:03AM MDT until September 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
A strong and slow moving weather system will impact the region tonight through Sunday. Well above normal atmospheric moisture levels combined with the dynamics from this storm system will provide the potential for heavy rainfall during this period. Thunderstorms embedded in the more general rainfall will have the potential to produce flash flooding, particularly over recent burn scars. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, along with Flash Flooding of recent burn scars. * WHERE...All of South Central Montana, Portions of Southeast Montana, and Sheridan County Wyoming. * WHEN...From 6 PM MDT this evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 1 to 2.5 inches of rainfall is expected across the watch area tonight through Sunday. Locally heavier totals up to 4 inches are possible where thunderstorm activity is more persistent. - The Robertson Draw, East Side, Elk, and McGhee-Remington burn scars are particularly vulnerable to Flash Flooding and debris flows during the watch period. Any other burn scars from this summer will have elevated Flash Flood potential as well. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Snowbank Campground is nestled on the banks of Mill Creek, approximately 29 miles south of Livingston in the Custer Gallatin National Forest. The campground sits near the western edge of the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, surrounded by a scenic forest of mature spruce and fir trees with thimbleberry and raspberry bushes dotting the forest floor. The campground features 11 individual sites plus one group area accommodating up to 25 people. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, with vault toilets and potable water available. Sites are not recommended for RVs over 30 feet due to the 14' x 30' average parking spur dimensions. Mill Creek offers anglers the opportunity to fish for whitefish, rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout. Several hiking trailheads near the campground provide wilderness access into the Absaroka Range, with the 6.3-mile Wicked Ridge Trail beginning just outside the campground entrance. Off-road vehicle and bike trails also crisscross the surrounding area.
Directions
From Livingston, travel south on Highway 89 for 16 miles to Mill Creek Road/Forest Road 486 (Pray turnoff). Turn left (east) onto Mill Creek Road, cross East River Road (Highway 540), and continue east for 11 miles to the campground. From Gardiner, take Highway 89 north for 36 miles to Mill Creek Road, turn right, and continue 11 miles east.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $26 - $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 522-2520 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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